Just remember that the Zero Stop is in the middle, like in mathematics or the air temperature... +4,+3,+2,+1,0 (zero),-1,-2,-3,-4
Scope mount issue, shoots too high...
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baldhunter
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Resetting the zero will usually fix those problems.Here is a good article on the subject.
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How To Reset A Scope To Factory Zero - Gun Goals
How to reset a scope to factory zero. There are 2 methods to doing this yourself. We recommend the counting method and this is how to do it.
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misterc01
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If want to cant the scope, you need a different scope rail.
How does a 20MOA base work? A 0MOA base is considered flat, or level with the bore of the gun. A 20MOA base is canted down in the front toward the barrel. By canting the base down in the front, this is what allows for more usable elevation adjustment in the scope. To many shooters who are not familiar with the concept, canting a scope down in front sounds incorrect. They feel it makes more sense to them if the scope is pointed up. To help explain how this works, please take a look at the illustration below.
How does a 20MOA base work? A 0MOA base is considered flat, or level with the bore of the gun. A 20MOA base is canted down in the front toward the barrel. By canting the base down in the front, this is what allows for more usable elevation adjustment in the scope. To many shooters who are not familiar with the concept, canting a scope down in front sounds incorrect. They feel it makes more sense to them if the scope is pointed up. To help explain how this works, please take a look at the illustration below.
William W.
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Look on the underside of the base (which I assume is a picatinny rail) to see if there in any reference to MOA. Talley makes sloped rails. Is the scope going down to zero MOA?
McCrackin
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Thanks for all the reply's guys, I figured out that I had "adjusted" the zero-stop incorrectly. Also, the Talley mounts that I am using for this gun mount directly to the receiver, no rail is used.
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Let us know how it shoots now!
A friend had the same problem , scope had been mounted at the store and the rings
were different in height. Looking at them you couldnt tell but after swapping front to
back his group dropped. They were not Talley though.
were different in height. Looking at them you couldnt tell but after swapping front to
back his group dropped. They were not Talley though.
sndmn11
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A smart thing to do when sighting in is to loosen those allen screws for the zero stop, and leave them loose. Then you can dial to the extreme travel both ways without fiddling at the range. When you are zeroed, then set the stop and tighten the screws.
I am not familiar with Talley bases, but if they're designed for long range, I'd try swapping the bases front to back. That should give you some room in elevation adjustment.
Thanks I saw the post where McCrackin said he tried the fix, but didn't see if he shot his rifle and the scope worked well hitting the MARK!
This was a scope fix that I was not aware of, but never had that issue.
Thanks again
Len
